The Official Newsletterof the

Village of Melrose ParkTheROSESpring 2015

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A Message From Mayor Ronald M. SerpicoDear Neighbors,

I feel rejuvenated! After five months of being buried under layers of winter clothing, I was finally able to roll up my sleeves, rolldown the car windows, and do my best Frank Sinatra impression as I sang along to some oldies on my amped up radio. Thecause of this behavior is the result of a bad case of Spring Fever!

Spring Fever, that condition caused by long Chicago winters and heightened by the first glorious days of spring! You knowwhat I’m talking about, that wonderful feeling that comes over you as the temperature rises, daylight extends, the finalmounds of grime covered snow melt, and talk turns to baseball, barbequing, gardening, outdoor activities, and the end ofschool. But my favorite thing about spring is – it means summer is coming!

Summer is the very best season of all, especially if you live in our village. As always, summer means “party time” in MelrosePark, so mark the following events on your calendar and be ready for lots of food, laughs, and great times. (We will postthese events on our village website as the information becomes available):

Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel – July 9, 10, 11 and 12

Taste of Melrose Park – Sept. 4, 5 and 6 – Melrose Park Civic Center

Hispanofest – Sept. 11, 12 and 13 – Melrose Park Civic Center

St. Charles Borromeo Fest – Sept. 18, 19 and 20 – 1637 N. 37th Ave.

Spring and summer is also the construction season, with the following village improvement projects due to start or be completed in the next few months:

• The railroad overpass construction project has already begun on 25th Avenue just south of Lake Street. This stretch of 25th Avenue will be closed totraffic until December of 2016. The completion of this project will eliminate slow moving trains that have blocked traffic in the past and

more importantly, will allow police and emergency vehicles a much faster response time in crucial situations.

• Phase II of the Division Street Enhancement Project running east of 25th Avenue will continue with the addition ofbeautiful lighted monuments on 25th Avenue that will serve as the gateway to Division Street.

• On the west end of town, Division will be resurfaced from 31st to 37th avenues.

• More street resurfacing projects are being planned, depending on state funding, and will be announced when finalized.

• The 50/50 Sidewalk Project is accepting applications.If you need to replace sections of the public sidewalk in front of your home, please call (708) 343-5128.

• Get your application in for our Public Parkway Tree-planting Program that begins this fall.If you want a new tree planted in front of your home, call (708) 343-5128.

And don’t forget that our four-legged friends enjoy spring and summer too ... our ever-popular fenced-in dog park located at 13th and Main Street will beopen from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily through the fall.

I look forward to seeing all of you at one of our family-friendly events this summer. Uh-oh, time to go and turn up the radio, I hear the Beach Boyscalling ... Let’s go surfin’ now!

Ronald M. SerpicoMayor

Sincerely,

Mayor Ron Serpico

Check Out www.MelrosePark.org to Learn More About Our Community!

Dear Mayor Ron Serpico...We wish to thank the village and Peggy DiFazio for the senior citizen snowremoval service. There comes a time in everyone’s life when they havehealth problems and have to accept help. When the blizzard came, wereceived automated phone calls telling us when the crew would be at ourhome to dig us out and dig us out they did as well as two more timessince. The service is not only a kindness, but we truly believe life saving.

• Thank you so very much,The Benedettos

Dear Police Chief Sam Pitassi...During the recent snowstorm on 15th avenue a young man was digging outhis car.

Along came a police car and I said to myself “Oh no” I bet he’s getting aticket for being parked on 15th after 3 inches of snow.

Instead, the officer got out of his car with a snow shovel and helped dig him out.I don’t know his name but thought you should know of his act of kindness.

• Sincerely,Benita Montino Contursi

Dear Police Chief Sam Pitassi...I wanted to take the opportunity to thank three of your officers for somegood old-fashioned police work they did on behalf of our city.

As you know our area has experienced an increase in gang-relatedshootings.

In January, while assisting the Franklin Park Police Department in theexecution of a search warrant, Melrose Park Lt. Nowicki, Officer Nocita andOfficer Bartemio alerted our department of a possible connection to aNorthlake shooting.

These officers took the extra steps commonly found in good street levelpolice work that are so often overlooked.

As an old-time cop, I cannot tell you how appreciative I am to see yourguys looking out for Northlake. You and I are from a time where this wascommon. I sure feel good knowing guys like these are still working ourarea streets.

Please let your officers know that our department surely appreciates thelevel of professionalism they have shown.

Job well-done!• Sincerely,

Norman Nissen, Jr.Chief of Police, City of Northlake

Dear Police Chief Sam Pitassi...I wanted to take this opportunity to extend our gratitude and appreciation tothe following officers for the assistance they rendered during a recentsearch warrant: Lt. J. Nowicki #9, Sgt. R. Rodriguez #15 and Inv. L.Bartemio #67.

I was present during the beginning stage of the warrant execution andassure you these officers conducted themselves as true professionals.With the assistance of your personnel, guns, ammunition, drugs and sus-pected illegally obtained cash were recovered.

Please thank them on our behalf.• Yours Truly,

Norman Nissen, Jr.Chief of Police, City of Northlake

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ResidentResponse

Village ofMelrose Park

Ronald M. Serpico, MayorMary Ann Paolantonio, Village Clerk

TrusteesAnthony J. Abruzzo • Jaime Anguiano

Cathy Cossident Italia • Arturo J. MotaAnthony J. Prignano • Mary Ramirez Taconi

To Know#’sVillage Hall............................................(708) 343-4000Hours – Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Birth Certificates • First Copy – $12, additional copies $2 eachDeath Certificates • First Copy – $14, additional copies $4 eachWater, Tickets, Etc.

Office of the Mayor .............(708) 343-4000, Ext. 4410Police Emergency....................................................911

Non-Emergency .................................(708) 344-8409Animal Control......................................(708) 344-8409Fire Emergency.......................................................911

Non-Emergency .................................(708) 344-1210Public Safety/Homeland Security..........(708) 649-8000Library.................................................(708) 343-3391Public Works........................................(708) 343-5128Building and Code .................................(708) 343-4000Civic Center .........................................(708) 450-0555Hall and Field Rentals, Sports, Etc.Community Service .............(708) 343-4000, Ext. 4448Senior Services ..................(708) 343-4000, Ext. 4448Taste of Melrose Park, The Rose NewsletterDial A Ride ............................................(708) 343-7047Proviso Township Assessor.................(708) 449-4304Economic Development .........................(708) 865-8809

Important Upcoming DatesVillage Board Meetings ......April 24, May 11 and 26, June 8Village Hall Holiday Closing........................................May 25Senior Club Meetings .................................May 14, June 11

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2015 Meeting DatesMay 14 • June 11 • July 9 • Aug. 13

Sept. Cancelled • Oct. 8 • Nov. – TBD • Dec. 10

Meeting dates are scheduled that include lunch meetings andcoffee and ... meetings. Bingo will be played at all meetings.Registration must be made two weeks prior to meeting date.

Registration forNew Memberships

We’re looking for new members to join our club and we’re invit-ing current members to renew their memberships.

You must be 55 years or older and a Melrose Park resident.Cost is $10 per year and includes a picture ID. Each meetingcost $5 per person and includes lunch, informative speakersand more. Preregistration for meetings is required.

It’s a good place to make new friends and renew old ones.For membership information, call (708) 343-4000, Ext. 4448.

Senior ServicesNeed help with Medicare, circuit breakers, etc.? Needsources for home health care, equipment, etc.? Havequestions you need resources for? We can help.

Call Peggy DiFazio at (708) 343-4000, Ext. 4448.

Village of Melrose ParkSenior ClubNews From the Desk of Peggy DiFazio,

Director of Senior Services,Special Events andTaste of Melrose Park

Village ofMelrose Park

Dial A Ridefor Residents

The Village of Melrose Park Dial a RideProgram was initiated in 2000 to provideresidents of our community with a newtransportation resource to any location inthe Melrose Park boundaries. Residentsare encouraged to use the program to dotheir everyday needs such as groceryshopping, doctor appointments, etc. Weare also handicapped accessible.

This service is available to residentsMonday thru Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To make a reservation,please call (708) 343-7047. You can make appointments from the hoursof 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday thru Friday. We are closed on Saturdaysand Sundays and all major holidays. To make a cancellation you mustcall at least 24 hours in advance.Policies and ProceduresOnly one reservation per rider per day. NO EXCEPTIONS!Only two appointments a week can be made for miscellaneous use suchas grocery shopping etc. Anyone using the van for doctor appointments,etc., may use the van up to three times a week.

You must stay at your destination you are going to for a minimum ofan hour. Any residents of Victory Centre MUST go with the group provid-ed at their center for grocery shopping, etc. Any doctor appointment canbe made with us.

Only three shopping bags per rider. Forgotten items in the van will bereturned at the next pickup date. Please note that our service is gettingmore popular every day so we will try to accommodate your needs tothe best of our ability.

Call (708) 343-7047 for service.

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Free Exercise forMelrose Park

Seniors

Come Join in the Fun withInstructor Barb Rubright

of Rube’s Garage!Monday-Friday • 9-10 a.m.

Melrose Park Senior Center900 N. 25th Ave. • Melrose Park

For more information, please call (708) 343-4000, Ext. 4448.

Garage Sale NoticeThe rules on garage sales held in the village of Melrose Park are as follows:

Garage sales will be held on the third weekend only during themonths of May, June, July, August and September. Sales are to

be conducted on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of the designatedweekends. No sales are allowed on Sundays.The dates for 2015 are May 14-16, June 18-20, July 16-18,

Aug. 13-15 and Sept. 17-19.Garage sales shall be conducted only during the hours of 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

No permit is needed for garage sales, however the following rules must be followed:• No garage sales may be conducted in apartment buildings.• No garage sales in the frontyard, i.e. on the grass.• All garage sales to be conducted in backyard, garage or driveway.• All sale items to be displayed on tables not on the ground.• No sale items shall be located and no sale activity shall be conducted in the

frontyard area on the premises of any public sidewalk, parkway area or otherpublic property.

• No sale signs, handbills or other advertising material shall be located or postedupon public parkway or on public property, signs, poles or light poles within thevillage of Melrose Park.

• Signs advertising the sales shall not exceed 3-by-5 feet and may be located onlyin the frontyard (private property) of the address having the garage sale and mustbe removed immediately after the sale.

• The sale will be conducted without the use of outdoor loud speakers, amplificationequipment or illuminated advertising devices.

Any person violating these rules shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $500.A copy of the garage sale rules is available at the Village Hall.

Village ofMelrose Park

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A Messagefrom

Police ChiefSam C. Pitassi

Sam C. PitassiMelrose Park Police Chief

Be Aware ofGypsy Scams

Melrose Park Residents,Be Aware of Gypsy Scams:

• These are individuals who prey on unsuspecting seniors. • They usually travel in teams of two or three men in a pick-up truck or

some type of work van. • They knock on the door and tell the homeowner that they are employ-

ees working for the village or contractors who attempt to convinceyou that your home needs immediate repair.

• Sometimes one man will hold the attention of the homeowner, whilethe other is searching your home to take cash or your valuables.

Tips to Remember:• You should be aware that all village employees wear uniforms that are

marked with village of Melrose Park and drive vehicles that have thevillage of Melrose Park logo on the sides of the vehicle.

• In addition you should never do business with an unknown contrac-tor. Ask them nicely to please leave your property.

• Never let them in your home.• Always remember to use common sense.

If you have any questions, call the Police Department immediately,dial 911 or (708) 344-8409 for non-emergencies.

Police Department NoticeEFFECTIVE NOW THROUGH NOV. 1:

Parking is permitted on both sides of the street (weekends only)Fridays 6 p.m. through Mondays 9 a.m.

Violators will be ticketed.

Be aware that if anyone comes to your door stating they arefrom the village of Melrose Park Street or Water Department,

they should be wearing either jackets or shirts marked with thevillage of Melrose Park on them,

as well as driving vehicles marked with village of Melrose Park.If they are not, do not let them in and call 911 to report this to the police.

Report any suspicious person(s) to the Police Department.You do not have to give your name to the dispatcher.

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Melrose Park Fire Department NEWS

A Messagefrom

Fire ChiefRick Beltrame

Rick BeltrameMelrose Park Fire Chief

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BOXINGInstruction by retired professional Rocky DiFazio

Tuesdays and Thursdays • 4-9 p.m.Saturdays • 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

AEROBICSInstruction by Lena

Step • Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays • Noon-1 p.m.Sr. Exercise (Low Impact) by Barb Rubright

Monday-Friday9-10 a.m. • Senior Center

MARTIAL ARTSMonday-Friday • Residents – $50, Nonresidents – $60

For additional information,call (708) 450-0555.

ROOM RENTALSMulti-purpose Room

Birthdays • Anniversaries • GraduationsReligious Celebrations

Weddings • Business Meetings • Etc.150 Maximum Capacity

Days and Nights AvailableMondays-Saturdays • 9 a.m.-Midnight

Sundays • 9 a.m.-7 p.m.Rentals Include:

Four Hours • Setup of Table and ChairsSecurity • Use of Kitchen and Ice Machine

HALL RENTALS ARE ALSO AVAILABLEIN THE SENIOR BUILDING (900 N. 25th Ave.)

Call (708) 450-0555 for info.

Come visit our surrounding park.Perfect for taking pictures for all occasions.

Stop by our front desk and we can answer any questionsyou may have about your next party or event.We can accommodate most party requests.

For more information, call (708) 450-0555.Summer Hours (Memorial Day-Sept. 30)

Weekdays – 7 a.m.-8 p.m. • Weekends – 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Winter Hours (Oct. 1-Memorial Day)Weekdays – 7 a.m.-10 p.m. • Weekends – 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Melrose ParkSports & Fitness Club

Fitness for All Ages1000 N. 25th Ave., Melrose Park • (708) 450-0555

CYBEX ANDNAUTALUSMACHINES

Crunching MachinesWrist and Forearm • Arm • Abdominal • Shoulder Fly

• Chest Press • Rowing • Lateral PulldownLifefitness Treadmills • Gauntlet Stairmasters

Life Cycle Bikes • Free Weights

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Village of Melrose ParkPublic WorksReport From the Desk of

Gary Marine,Director of Public Works

This winter, the village of Melrose Park employees endurance has beentested again and they have answered the call in the 2014-2015 winter sea-son. Employees faced winter’s fury along with daily tasks to keep MelrosePark well maintained, no matter the temperatures or precipitation.

Division Street Enhancement ProjectThe Second Phase of the Division Street Enhancement Project will beginlate spring, early summer. Lighted monuments will be placed on 25th andDivision as the gateway to Division Street Corridor.

Street ResurfacingThis spring/summer the village of Melrose Park will be resurfacing the fol-lowing streets:

– Division from 31st to 37th avenues.– Finalizing plans for additional streets to be resurfaced this

spring/summer.Carson Drive from 25th Avenue to Lake Street was recently resurfaced.

25th Avenue OverpassRelocating utilities are being finalized. Com Ed and Nicor have been relo-cating all utilities between Lake and St. Charles Road. As of March 2,2015, 25th Avenue is closed from Lake Street to St. Charles Road and willreopen December 2016.

Spring Silver Creek Clean UpThe Annual Spring Silver Creek Clean Up will be held on May 2, 2015.All debris, landscape material and garbage will be cleaned up from thecreek and around the creek. This yearly cleanup revitalizes the creek andthe surrounding area. We are asking volunteers to arrive at 8:30 a.m., toselect a location to begin cleanup and pickup instructions. You will be givengloves. We will also have refreshments to begin your morning. All cleanupactivities will end at noon when we will celebrate with a luncheon under theconcession stand shelter at Bulger Park, 17th Avenue and Hirsch Street,Melrose Park. Rain date: May 9, 2015.

Fall Tree PlantingIf you are interested in a tree for the parkway, we are now compiling a listfor fall tree planting. To request a tree, please call the Public WorksDepartment at (708) 343-5128.

50/50 Sidewalk ProjectThe 50/50 Sidewalk Project will begin in the summer. If you would like toparticipate in this program and request replacement of sidewalk squares,please call the Public Works Department at (708) 343-5128 for more infor-mation.

TV PickupPlease call and make arrangements for pickup before putting your TV out.

Dog ParkDog Park hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week throughout thesummer and fall months. The fenced-in dog park is located at 13th andMain Street. Dog park licenses are available at the Village Hall.Please follow rules posted at the park.

The Public Works employees are always in full force, working tokeep the village of Melrose Park clean and well-maintained.

If you have a request, please feel free to callGary M. Marine, director of Public Works at (708) 343-5128.

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From The Office of Ralph Sorce,

Building CommissionerThe warm weather is here and many residents and business ownerswill be performing construction projects to their homes and businesses.

The Building Department of the village ofMelrose Park is pleased to see the improve-ments within our neighborhood. Remember,before starting any construction project; obtain abuilding permit from the Building Department. Allcontractors performing work are required toobtain a contractor’s license with the village.Rough and final inspections are to be performedto make sure work is being performed to code.

If you are planning to update your home or business, or if you haveany questions, please come into the Building Department at1000 N. 25th Ave., call us at (708) 343-4000 or send an emailto rsorce@melrosepark.org.

For your convenience go to www.melrosepark.org to access BuildingDepartment forms.

• Debris Hauling Contractor's License Application• Vacant Property Registration• Permit Application Page1• Permit Application Page 2 • Building Codes • Certificate of Compliance Application• Contractors Registration Application• Electrical Permit Application • FORM 3500 • Form 4000• Items Covered in Cert of Compliance Inspection (Sale)• Sign Application • Process of Selling a Property • Vending and Amusement License Application

The village zoning map is available on the home page of the village ofMelrose Park website at www.melrosepark.org.

Ralph SorceBuilding Commissioner

Flood MapInformation Service forVillage of Melrose Park

As a public service, the Building Department will provide you with the fol-lowing information upon request:

• 1 – Whether a property is in or out of the Special Flood Hazard Area(SFHA) as shown on the current Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) forVillage of Melrose Park.

• 2 – Additional flood insurance date for a site, such as the FIRM zone,the Base Flood Elevation (BFE) or depth, if shown on the FIRM.

• 3 – We have a handout on the mandatory flood insurance purchaserequirement that applies to people who are getting a federally backed mort-gage or loan for a property in the SFHA.

• 4 – Access to Elevation Certificates that have been processed inMelrose Park if they exist for a certain property.

• 5 – We have copies of Letters of Map Amendment (LOMAs) or Letter ofMap Revision (LOMRs) on file in our office.

If you would like to make an inquiry, please have the address and prop-erty's legal description available. We are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.,Mondays through Fridays. You may reach us by telephone at (708) 343-4000, Ext. 4470, or send us an email at rsorce@melrosepark. You mayalso inquire in person at the Building Department. Our staff will be willing toassist you any way we can. There is no charge for this service.

Help Keep Our Village Clean!It has been a cold and snowy winter, now that the snow has melted andspring is here, a lot of debris has been uncovered by the long winter. Helpkeep our village clean by making sure you keep all garbage in your 90 gal-lon blue garbage container to keep garbage from blowing throughout theneighborhood. The village is proud of the garbage and debris services itprovides our residents. Help keep the parkways clean and in the front andrear of your house or building. The village is dedicated to working with andfor our citizens – together we can make Melrose Park look even better!

Walk Your Dog at theVillage of Melrose Park

Dog ParkAs a convenience to our residents, the village of

Melrose Park and Westlake Hospital have partneredfor the dog park at 13th Avenue and Main Street.

All residents are invited to use the facility duringhours of operation – 8 a.m.-8 p.m.,

seven days a week throughout thesummer and fall months.

Rules and regulations have beenposted at the site and individualsmust obtain a permit from the village

of Melrose Park to utilize the park.For additional information, please

call the village of Melrose Parkat (708) 343-4000.

ImportantMelrose ParkFlood ReliefInformation

It is that time of year when spring weather can cause havocwith your most prized possession – your home.

Arm yourself ahead of time by visiting the following links.

To determine if your house is in a floodplainand eligible for flood insurance:

www.melrosepark.org/docs/Determine_if_your_house_is_in_a_floodplain_

and_eligible_for_flood_insurance.PDF

To find out what to do in case your home is flooded:www.melrosepark.org/docs/

What_to_do_in_case_your_home_is_flooded.PDF

To help prevent flooding in Melrose Park:www.melrosepark.org/docs/

Help_prevent_flooding_in_Melrose_Park_.PDF

For a FEMA Registration Flyer on how to apply for disaster relief:www.melrosepark.org/docs/

FEMA_REGISTRATION_FLYER(1)_(1).PDF

The following two links give you important information regardingflood insurance regulations, qualifications, floodplain maps,

and how to apply.

FEMA Flood Insurance Program:http://www.fema.gov/business/nfip/index.shtm

FEMA Map Service Center:www.fema.gov/national-flood-insurance-program/map-service-center

The following link provides very important information onwhere to go for disaster assistance when a flood hits and

answers many of a homeowner’s questionsregarding disaster assistance.

http://www.disasterassistance.gov/

WE ACCEPT ALLINSURANCE

PLANS!1812 N. Broadway

Melrose Park, IL 60160

(708) 498-441011

Lightning: What You Need to Know• No place outside is safe when thunderstorms are in the area!• If you hear thunder, lightning is close enough to strike you.• When you hear thunder, immediately move to safe shelter: a substantial building with electricity or

plumbing or an enclosed, metal-topped vehicle with windows up.• Stay in safe shelter at least 30 minutes after you hear the last sound of thunder.

Indoor Lightning Safety• Stay off corded phones, computers and other electrical equipment that put you in direct contact with

electricity.• Avoid plumbing, including sinks, baths and faucets.• Stay away from windows and doors, and stay off porches.• Do not lie on concrete floors, and do not lean against concrete walls.

Last Resort Outdoor Risk Reduction TipsIf you are caught outside with no safe shelter anywhere nearby the following actions may reduce yourrisk:• Immediately get off elevated areas such as hills, mountain ridges or peaks.• Never lie flat on the ground.• Never shelter under an isolated tree.• Never use a cliff or rocky overhang for shelter.• Immediately get out and away from ponds, lakes and other bodies of water.• Stay away from objects that conduct electricity (barbed wire fences, power lines, windmills, etc.).

Lightning Safety Myths and FactsMyth: Lightning never strikes the same place twice.Fact: Lightning often strikes the same place repeatedly, especially if it’s a tall, pointy, isolated object. The

Empire State Building is hit nearly 100 times a year.

Myth: If it’s not raining or there aren’t clouds overhead, you’re safe from lightning.Fact: Lightning often strikes more than three miles from the center of the thunderstorm, far outside the rain

or thunderstorm cloud. “Bolts from the blue” can strike 10-15 miles from the thunderstorm.

Myth: Rubber tires on a car protect you from lightning by insulating you from the ground.Fact: Most cars are safe from lightning, but it is the metal roof and metal sides that protect you, not the rub-

ber tires. Remember, convertibles, motorcycles, bicycles, open-shelled outdoor recreational vehiclesand cars with fiberglass shells offer no protection from lightning. When lightning strikes a vehicle, itgoes through the metal frame into the ground. Don't lean on doors during a thunderstorm.

Myth: A lightning victim is electrified. If you touch them, you’ll be electrocuted.Fact: The human body does not store electricity. It is perfectly safe to touch a lightning victim to give them

first aid. This is the most chilling of lightning Myths. Imagine if someone died because people wereafraid to give CPR!

Myth: If outside in a thunderstorm, you should seek shelter under a tree to stay dry.Fact: Being underneath a tree is the second leading cause of lightning casualties. Better to get wet than

fried!

Myth: If you are in a house, you are 100 percent safe from lightning.Fact: A house is a safe place to be during a thunderstorm as long as you avoid anything that conducts

electricity. This means staying off corded phones, electrical appliances, wires, TV cables, computers,plumbing, metal doors and windows. Windows are hazardous for two reasons: wind generated duringa thunderstorm can blow objects into the window, breaking it and causing glass to shatter and sec-ond, in older homes, in rare instances, lightning can come in cracks in the sides of windows.

Myth: If thunderstorms threaten while you are outside playing a game, it is okay to finish it beforeseeking shelter.

Fact: Many lightning casualties occur because people do not seek shelter soon enough. No game is worthdeath or lifelong injuries. Seek proper shelter immediately if you hear thunder. Adults are responsiblefor the safety of children.

MelroseParkPublicSafetyNews

From the Desk ofPhilip C. Schwartz,

Chief of Public Safety –Homeland Security

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TornadosBefore a TornadoKnow the terms used to describe tornado threats.

Tornado Watch – Tornados are possible. Watch the sky and listen to the radio or television for more information. Be prepared to take shelter. If you seeany rotating funnel-shaped clouds, report them immediately by telephone to your local law enforcement agency. If you live in a mobile home, this is thetime to move to a more substantial structure.

Tornado Warning – A tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar. Take shelter. Turn on a battery-operated radio or television and waitfor the "all clear" announcement by authorities. Determine the best location in your home and office to seek shelter when threatened by a tornado. Abasement or cellar will usually afford the best protection. If an underground shelter is not available, identify an interior room or hallway on the lowest level.Conduct periodic tornado safety drills with your family.

During a Tornado – Take the following actions when a Tornado Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service, when sirens havebeen activated or when a tornado has been sighted near your area.

At Home – Go at once to your predetermined shelter (storm cellar, basement or the lowest level of the building). In a basement, go under the stairs,under a heavy piece of furniture or a workbench. Stay there until the danger has passed. If there is nobasement, go to an inner hallway or a small inner room without windows, such as a bathroom or closet.Stay away from windows, doors and outside walls.

Go to the center of the room. Outside windows and walls may be penetrated by high speed, wind-borne missiles.

Get under a piece of sturdy furniture, such as a workbench or heavy table, and hold onto it.Use pillows, mattresses or cushions to protect your head and neck.

If in a mobile home, get out and seek shelter elsewhere. A mobile home can overturn very easily evenif precautions have been taken to tie down the unit. If there isn’t a substantial shelter nearby, seek shel-ter in a low-lying area. Shield your head with your hands.

In a School, Nursing Home, Hospital, Shopping Center or at Work – Go to the designated stormshelter, basement or to an inside hallway on the lowest level.

Avoid places with wide-span roofs, such as auditoriums, cafeterias, gymnasiums and large hallways.Stay away from windows and open spaces.

Get under a piece of sturdy furniture, such as a workbench or heavy table or desk and hold onto it. Ifsturdy furniture is not available, make yourself the smallest target possible. Squat low to the ground. Put your head down and cover your head and neckwith your hands.

If in a high-rise building, go to small, interior rooms or hallways on the lowest level possible and seek protection as detailed above. Stay away from win-dows and outside walls.

Learn how to shut off the utilities to your home. Decide how and where your family will reunite.If you live in a mobile home, identify a safe shelter outside of your mobile home such as a community park shelter, a neighbor or friend’s house, or a

nearby public building.In a mobile home, consider installation of an underground shelter that is large enough to accommodate you, your family or several other nearby mobile

home residents.Consider retrofitting your house with special fasteners, connectors and reinforcing bands to strengthen the structural integrity. Also, consider installing a

reinforced concrete and steel “safe room” as a small room within your house, or excavated and installed beneath your garage floor.

In a Vehicle – Never try to outrun a tornado in a vehicle. Heavy rain, hail and traffic may impede your movement. Tornados can change directions quicklyand can easily lift up a vehicle and toss it through the air.

Get out of the vehicle immediately and try to take shelter in a nearby building. Do not park under a bridge or underpass.If there isn’t time to get indoors, get out of the vehicle and lie in a ditch, culvert or low-lying area away from the vehicle.

Myth: Structures with metal, or metal on the body (jewelry, cell phones, Mp3 players, watches, etc.), attract lightning.Fact: Height, pointy shape and isolation are the dominant factors controlling where a lightning bolt will strike. The presence of metal makes absolutely no dif-

ference on where lightning strikes. Mountains are made of stone but get struck by lightning many times a year. When lightning threatens, take properprotective action immediately by seeking a safe shelter – don’t waste time removing metal. While metal does not attract lightning, it does conduct it sostay away from metal fences, railings, bleachers, etc.

Myth: If trapped outside and lightning is about to strike, I should lie flat on the ground.Fact: Lying flat increases your chance of being affected by potentially deadly ground current. If you are caught outside in a thunderstorm, you keep moving

toward a safe shelter.

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It’s Time to Register!MELROSE PARK

YOUTH COMMISSION1000 N. 25th Ave. • Melrose Park, IL 60160 • (708) 343-2015

SummerCampFun

Camp runs Mon., Wed. & Fri., June 15-Mid August • 10 a.m.-3 p.m.Registration can be made at the Youth Commission – Evenings From 6-8 p.m.

(The Youth Commission is located on the first floor of the Melrose Park Sports & Fitness Club.)

$125 per child (Melrose Park residents).Nonresidents Fee – $450 Per Child

For more information, call the Youth Commission at (708) 343-2015.

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IMPORTANT MESSAGEMelrose Park Residents Living in a Designated Flood Plain Will

Soon Be Eligible for a 10 Percent Discounton Their Flood Insurance Premium Payments

After two years of continuous hard work by Building Department Commissioner Ralph Sorce and his staff, Melrose Park achieved a class 8 rating throughthe National Flood Insurance Program resulting in a 10 percent discount on flood insurance premiums for residents starting Oct. 1, 2015.

The National Flood Insurance Program’s Community Rating System is a voluntary incentive program that encourages community flood plain managementactivities that exceed the minimum NFIP requirements. Going above and beyond the minimum requirements result in discounted flood insurance premiumrates based on reduced flood risk resulting from the community actions meeting the three goals of the CRS:

1. Reduce flood damage to insurable property.2. Strengthen and support the insurance aspects of the NFIP.3. Encourage a comprehensive approach to floodplain management.

A community accrues points to improve its CRS Class rating and receive increasingly higher discounts. Points are awarded for engaging in any of 19creditable activities, organized under four categories:

• Public information.• Mapping and regulations.• Flood damage reduction.• Warning and response.

In 2012, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources conducted a community assistance visit with the village of Melrose Park. It was found that thevillage was in full compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program and Office of Water Resources floodplain management requirements, andbecame eligible to apply for the CRS program that resulted in future discounts on flood insurance for Melrose Park residents.

Mayor Serpico stated, “The commitment of Commissioner Sorce and his staff to this project is exactly what government should be doing, which is advo-cating for programs that improve the quality of life for its residents. Thank you Commissioner Sorce and staff for a job well done.”

Now Open at1515 N. 25th Ave., Melrose Park

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The 34th AnnualTaste of Melrose Park

Wants You!We’re Looking forVOLUNTEERSto Be a Part of aGreat Weekend.

Mayor Serpico and the Taste of Melrose Park are seeking volunteersto help support this year’s big event and we appreciate any assistance

you can provide over the three-day festival.All volunteers receive a 2015 Taste of Melrose Park T-shirt

and we’re sure you’ll have plenty of fun!.

To volunteer, please complete theTaste of Melrose Park Volunteer Form and mail it to:

Taste of Melrose Park, Attn: Jennifer McMillan,1000 N. 25th Ave., Melrose Park, IL 60160

Interested parties, please respond before Aug. 1, 2015.

For more information, call Jennifer at(708) 343-4000, Ext. 4441.

Friday, Saturday,and Sunday,

Sept. 4-6, 2015

Mayor Serpico and the Taste of Melrose ParkVolunteer Form

Please print clearly.

Name___________________________________ Age _____________

Address__________________________________ Apt. # ___________

City______________________________________________________

Phone____________________________________________________

Please check all that apply.I am available to work: ! Friday ! Saturday ! Sunday

I would like to volunteer for:! Ticket Booth ! Bingo ! Beverage Stand

SponsorshipsAvailable!

Be a part of the best suburban festival by becominga sponsor and showcasing your business at the

34th Annual Taste of Melrose Park.Several levels of sponsorship opportunities

are available.

For details, please call Peggy DiFazio at(708) 343-4000, Ext. 4448 or

send an email to taste@melrosepark.org.

Crafters Wanted!The Taste of Melrose Park is

looking for homemade craftersto participate in this year’sbig event! Space is limited.

Interested parties, please send an email totaste@melrosepark.org for details.

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34th Annual Taste of Melrose ParkEntertainment Schedule

FRIDAY, SEPT. 4 SATURDAY, SEPT. 5 SUNDAY, SEPT. 6

WINSTON PLAZA MAIN STAGE6:30-7:30 p.m. • Johnny Maggio 6-7:45 p.m. • The Vinyl Highway Band 6-6:45 p.m. • Danny Fox

8:30-10:30 p.m. • Hot Rocks 8:30-10:30 p.m. • CHICAGO 6 (’85 Bears) 7:15-9:45 p.m. • American EnglishRolling Stones Tribute Dan Hampton, Otis Wilson, Steve McMichael

MEIJER STAGE6:30-7:30 p.m. • Tony Caponi 6-7:30 p.m. • Jimmy Night Club 5:30-7 p.m. • The Other 3 Tenors

8-10:30 p.m. • Bill Croft & 5 Alarm 8:30-10:30 p.m. • Dueling Pianos 7:30-9:30 p.m. • DeJaVu

PERONI GARDEN6:30 p.m. -? • Karaoke-Greg Rini 5:30 p.m.-? • Karaoke-Greg Rini 4:30-6 p.m. • Jimmy Nite Club8-10:30 p.m. • The Nostalgics 6-7:15 p.m. • Romeo Bros. 6 p.m.-? • Karaoke-Greg Rini

8:15-10:45 p.m. • R-Gang 6:30-9:30 • R-Gang

MAIN DRIVE4-5 p.m. • Jesse White Tumblers 2:30-3:30 p.m. • Jesse White Tumblers

4-5 p.m. • Pipes & Drums of Emerald Society

SABOR DE MEXICOTo Be Announced

SUNDAY, SEPT. 6 – FIREWORKS DISPLAY • 10:15 P.M.

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Special Main Stage Attraction!

Saturday, Sept. 5 • 8:30-10:30 p.m.

Featuring ’85 Chicago Bear Super Bowl Champions

Dan Hampton • Otis Wilson • Steve McMichael

be provided for you. Following the lunch we will play Bingo forprizes.

• Friday, June 5/Noon-2 p.m./Grant Park/Fee: $10 per person.

Youth SportsVPD Hitting Class/Ages 6-12Calling all baseball and softball players! Individualplayers can sign up for this program and show ustheir stuff in this instructor led, batting instructionbased class. We will have our batting cages set upand tees lined up for you. All we ask is you come

with your bat and a lot of energy. We will run youthrough rapid rotations in the cage and drills outside of

it all with the aim of improving your skills. Wednesdaysat 5-6 p.m. at Leoni Complex.• May 20-June 24/$30 In District/$35 Out of District –

July 8-Aug. 12/$30 In District/$35 Out of District.

VPD Fielding Class NEW!/Ages 6-12Veterans Park District is excited to offer a new class for anyone interestedin improving their fielding skills. All baseball and softball players are invitedto join our instructors in a drill-based and skill-focused class which willimprove your overall performance while having a ton of fun! All we ask isyou come with your glove and a lot of energy. Come out and join us andsee if you can be the next Gold Glove winner! Wednesdays at 6-7 p.m. atLeoni Complex.

• May 20-June 24/$30 In District/$35 Out of District – July 8-Aug. 12/$30 In District/$35 Out of District.

Softball & Bocce Ball TournamentVPD Summer Tournament Men’s 16” and Co-ed 14”Annual Softball TournamentsThursday, July 30-Sunday, Aug. 2Veterans Park District will host its Annual Softball Tournament at BulgerPark, 1601 Hirsch St., Melrose Park. We are looking for Men’s 16” and Co-ed 14” softball teams to participate in each tournament. Team spots fill upfast for this yearly event so register your team now and don’t miss this action-packed weekend of softball, food and drinks (Alcoholic and non-alcoholic).

• A deposit is required to hold your spot or you can pay the fee in full.• Registration will be taken throughout the spring and early summer.• Monetary prizes and trophies will be awarded to all winning teams of

each tournament. Game times to be announced.• Captains meeting: Bulger Park, 1601 Hirsch St, Melrose Park – Men’s:

7 p.m., Thursday, July 16 – Co-ed: 8 p.m., Thursday, July 16.• Nonrefundable deposit: $100 (applied towards balance).• First-come, first-served. • Fee: $200 (must be in by date of captain’s

meeting). Late Fee: $50 will be assessed to any team that has not paidthe full tournament fee by the captain’s meeting on Thursday, July 16.Any team incurring a late fee must pay the entire tournament fee(including the late fee) by 10 p.m., Friday, July 24.

For more information or to register, contact Roy Rodriguez at (708) 343-5270.

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Veterans Park DistrictPrograms & Happenings

Senior HappeningsSaugatuck, MichiganWelcome aboard an authentic sternwheeler (paddleboat) The Star of Saugatuck. The one-hour cruise ison the scenic Kalamazoo River and enters majesticLake Michigan. A live narration tells about the locallore and the rich maritime history of the area. You’llpass by historic Singapore – a lumbering townburied under Lake Michigan’s living dunes. Thecruise offers many photographic opportunities asriver life is abundant. The fun won’t stop there –lunch is at The Mermaid Bar & Grill where you willenjoy a meal at the scenic dockside. There will be achoice of three favorite entrées and a cold drink.Entrée choices are Philly Cheese Steak sandwich,smothered in sweet bell peppers, onions and a chipotle Ranchsauce, served on a freshly baked Ciabatta roll and fries, crunchychicken salad, organic baby greens tossed with a honey-blue dressingtopped with southern style chicken breast, smoky bacon, Roma tomatoes, scal-lions, blue cheese crumbles and crispy rice noodles, traditional fish & chips,beer-battered, tavern-style mild fish fillets served with crispy fries, coleslaw andmalt vinegar. After lunch and cruise, there will be time to browse at a few of theunique shops and enjoy an ice cream for dessert.

• Tuesday, June 9/Departs at 7 a.m./Cimbalo Fitness Center, 1203 N.24th Ave., Melrose Park – Departs at 7:15 a.m./Grant Park, 44 W. GolfviewDrive, Northlake – Fee: $70 per person.

Lake Geneva Lunch CruiseLake Geneva is one of the premiere attractions of the summer. We willboard the Grand Belle for a unique dining experience. You will be served alovely lunch including grilled boneless chicken breast served with a freshcranberry and raspberry puree, fresh fruit platter, chef vegetables freshrolls and dessert, coffee or tea. After lunch the captain will narrate the his-toric tour. After the lunch/cruise you will have time to browse around thetown of Lake Geneva. Before heading home we like to stop at the LakeGeneva Pie Co.

• Friday, July 10/Departs at 9 a.m./Cimbalo Fitness Center, 1203 N. 24thAve., Melrose Park – Departs at 9:15 a.m./Grant Park, 44 W. GolfviewDrive, Northlake – Fee: $ 60 per person.

Bunko & Pizza We are gathering together with friends to play games of Bunko for prizesand lots of fun. Award-winning pizza, donuts, coffee and pop will be served.Sign up and join the fun. Prizes awarded for the highest points. Located atGeorge A. Leoni Complex, 800 N. 17th Ave., Melrose Park. $8 per personper visit.

• Mondays/11-1 p.m. – June 15/July 27/August 17.

OUI’ OUI’ (we we) French BingoOui Oui, Paris in the springtime will be a good theme for this French Bingo.Your choice of French croissant sandwich, stuffed with your choice ofchicken salad, ham and Swiss or turkey and cheese. Included with theFrench sandwiches will be pasta salad, fresh fruit and a gooey Frenchdessert. Cold beverages including a Frenchy drink, hot coffee and tea will

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For more information on Veterans ParkDistrict events and activities,

call (708) 343-5270 orvisit www.veteransparkdistrict.org.

Bocce Ball TournamentSaturday, Aug. 1-Sunday, Aug. 211 a.m. at Bocce Courts off Lemoyne StreetJoin Veterans Park District as we celebrate the tradition of bocce ball, agame that can be enjoyed by all ages. Sign up your team for the 2015 tour-nament now! There must be two players on a team. Court times will beassigned the day of the tournament. Start time is at noon. Match times tobe announced. Pre-registration required. We average over 12 teams eachyear!

Visit Our Tournament ConcessionsItalian Sausage and Peppers, Rice Balls,

Chicken Sandwiches, Quarter Pounds Hamburgers,Cold Beer Served at the Beer Truck,

Wake up to Bloody Beers on Saturday and Sunday!Live Entertainment on Saturday, Aug. 1.

R- Gang Will Perform!Check Out Our Vendor Lane for

One-of-a-Kind Wearables, Athletic Shoes,Crafts and Jewelry!

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For more information onVeterans Park Districtevents and activities,

call (708) 343-5270 or visitwww.veteransparkdistrict.org.

Owner Craig Clavio of Clavio’s Cafe at Triton College, andChef Paula Dote, formerly of Danny’s Deli in Melrose Park, now bring you

9400 W. Grand Ave. • Franklin Park(847) 916-2989

(Two Blocks East of 25th Avenue – Next to the Underpass Lounge.)

ITALIAN COMFORT FOOD – LUNCH AND DINNER• Our Famous Fried Meatball Sandwich • Chicken, Pasta and New Shrimp Dinners

• Artichokes, Neckbones amd More!Reservations suggested. • All items can be prepared for carryout.Open – Mon.-Thurs., 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. • Fri.-Sat. until 10 p.m.Visit Our Facebook Page @ Paula’s Cafe and Catering!

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Scott FabianiMelrose Park Resident

Better Business BureauAccredited

Call (630) 622-4001 or E-mail Us Today – INFO@TOTALFENCING.COM.

With this coupon. Must mention coupon when making appointment.Not valid with any other offer or prior services. Expires 8/31/15.

Job PostingJob Title: Cleaning SpecialistDepartment: N/AReports To: General ManageLast Modified: 2015-01-19

Job Summary• Performs routine manual tasks in maintaining the cleanliness, sanitary conditions and

appearance of company buildings and institutions.General Accountabilities• Cleans bathrooms, offices, hallways and any other assigned areas by sweeping,

mopping, scrubbing and polishing. • Disposes of infectious waste when assigned. • Empties and decontaminates trash containers. • Moves, rearranges and dusts furniture and fixtures. • Mixes or blends routine cleaning solutions to proper concentrations as necessary for various tasks.• Cleans and waxes floors using industrial-size mops and/or machines. • Strips and polishes floors using buffing machines. • Washes blinds, windows, and walls with prescribed solutions. • Operates wet/dry vacuum for cleaning and shampooing carpeted areas. • Maintains equipment; reports needs for vacuuming, mopping, and cleaning appliances and fixtures.

• Replaces light bulbs and/or reports safety hazards to supervisor. • Performs custodial related duties necessary to maintain cleanliness and sanitary conditions. • Performs many varied custodial tasks necessary for the upkeep of buildings and grounds. • Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.Skills• Detail Oriented • Preferred Education: High School • Preferred Experience: 1 Year• General clerical experienceMinimum Experience: 0-6 months Minimum Field of Expertise: Physical Demands• Occasionally required to walk. • Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. • Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. • Occasionally required to talk or hear. • Occasionally required to bend, lift or climb • Occasionally required to lift light weights (less than 25 pounds) • Occasionally required to lift moderate weights (25-50 pounds) • Occasionally required to lift heavy weights (50 pounds or greater) • Finger dexterity required. • Hand coordination required. • Specific vision abilities required for this job include: close vision, distance vision, ability to

adjust or focus.Work Environment• Exposure to adverse conditions. • Exposure to extreme heat. • Exposure to extreme cold. • Exposure to wet and/or humid conditions • Exposure to moving mechanical parts • Exposure to outside weather conditions • Protective clothing or equipment is required including: gloves, protective eyewear.

For additional details, please call (630) 267-0015.

Job PostingJob Title: Cleaning SpecialistDepartment: N/AReports To: General ManageLast Modified: 2015-01-19

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NEW

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Registration forSummer 2015

Classes is Now Openat Triton College

Students can make the most of their summer by taking advantage of TritonCollege’s reasonable tuition rates while moving ahead toward their degree.

Summer 2015 registration is currently open at Triton College, whichoffers a large selection of summer classes, including accounting, biology,calculus and analytical geometry, chemistry, economics, English, history,psychology, rhetoric, sociology and more.

Placement tests and new student orientation requirements will be waivedfor qualifying guest students. Students can earn college credits in an inti-mate learning environment that will easily transfer to their home institution.

Online courses are also available at in-district tuition rates.Class start dates are as follows:

• First five-week session: May 26-June 26• Eight-week session: June 8-July 31• Second five-week session: June 29-July 31

For more information, visit www.triton.edu/smartsummer, or call (708)456-0300, Ext. 3130.

Triton CollegeAchieves Highest

Statewide Level forSustainability

Triton College is proud to announce that it was awarded the highest levelof achievement by the Illinois Campus Sustainability Compact. The collegereceived a GOLD-level status for its increased actions in practicing andencouraging sustainability on its River Grove campus.

In 2013, Triton College received the Bronze-level of achievement fromthe Illinois Campus Sustainability Compact (ICSC), and after recent greenchanges around campus, including the installation of solar panels and the

adoption of a Sustainability Planning Guide, the college submitted an appli-cation to be recognized as Gold status, which was granted earlier this year.

A representative from the Illinois Sustainability Technology Institute willpresent the Gold-level award at the Triton College Board of Trustees meet-ing on April 21.

“We are extremely honored to be the recipient of this prestigious awardfor what we consider to be a campus priority,” said Triton College PresidentMary-Rita Moore. “Sustainability has and will continue to play an importantrole in our work toward student success and empowering our community.”

A multitude of departments and individuals have contributed to Triton’sGold-level award, which was led by Triton’s Sustainability Center. Specificsustainability initiatives the campus has accomplished include:

• Adopting an institutional Sustainability Planning Guide.• Setting up an accessible webpage through the Triton College web-

site.• Developing actionable goals to increase sustainability practices

across departments.• Implementing sustainability education requirements for Triton’s

students.• Providing opportunities for students to get involved with campus

sustainability initiatives.• Forming sustainability partnerships with other schools and organi-

zations.• Installing solar panels that in turn will serve as an educational tool

for students.For more information, visit www.triton.edu/sustainability or call (708) 456-

0300, Ext. 3578.

Former ChicagoBulls Player

Bob Love to TalkAbout Business and

BasketballRetired Chicago Bulls star player Bob Love will be on the Triton Collegecampus on Wednesday, April 22, to speak at the college’s School of

Business Executive Series, where he’ll discuss hiseducational and career path to the Director ofCommunity Affairs for the Chicago Bulls, while alsooffering advice to give individuals an “alley-oop” ontheir future plans.

The Executive Series is from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.on Wednesday, April 22, in Room B-130 of theStudent Center (B Building). The ongoing series isintended to inspire and encourage individuals tothink about academic and career paths that can

help prepare them to compete in today’s job market.

Bob Love

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You Have Collegeability!(708) 456-0300, Ext. 3130 • www.triton.edu.

Register Now!Triton CollegeFoundation18th AnnualGolf Outing

Wednesday, June 17White Pines Golf Club • Bensenville

Individual Golfers – $135Foursomes – $540

It’s that time again! The Triton College Foundation, a 501(c)(3)not-for-profit organization will host its 18th annual golf outing

on Wednesday, June 17, atWhite Pines Golf Club inBensenville. The event, open tonovice and skilled golfers alike, willkick off at 10 a.m., with an 18-holeround of golf, golf carts, goodiebags, lunch, dinner and prizes.

Golfers may register as individ-uals for $135 per person or as afoursome for $540. Exclusive

Friend of the Foundation, corporate, par and hole sponsor-ships are also available. Sponsorships begin at $200.

The Foundation also is accepting raffle prizes.Sponsorships and donations are tax deductible.All proceeds from the annual golf outing will benefit the

Triton Foundation Scholarship Fund.

To register for the event or to become a sponsor,contact the Triton College Foundation for details!

Call (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3758, or send an email totcfoundation@triton.edu.

Hole-in-One Special!Par Sponsorships – $740

Includes one foursome, hole signage on two coursesand name/logo on promotional material for event.

Love’s NBA career spanned 11 years, with eight of those seasons with

the Chicago Bulls. He had a monumental and memorable career with the

Bulls team. He is a three-time NBA All-Star and is ranked third on the Bulls’

all-time scoring list with 12,623 points. On Jan. 14, 1994, Love became the

second Chicago Bull to have his jersey (No. 10) retired.Today, he serves the Chicago Bulls franchise in a different capacity as

director of Community Affairs/Goodwill Ambassador, representing the orga-nization at various functions throughout Chicagoland. Additionally, heserves on the board of the National Brain Injury Association of Illinois andis the honorary spokesperson for the National Stuttering Federation ofAmerica. He also released a documentary about his life titled, Find Yourselfa Dream: The Bob Love Story, spurring him to travel across the country tospeak to audiences about the film that documents his struggles to over-come adversity and his stuttering disability to make his dreams come true.

Love, a native of Bastrop, La., attended Southern University in the samestate and has been awarded honorary doctoral degrees from CarthageCollege (Humanities) and the University of Rhode Island (Law).

Seating is limited for this free eventFor more information about the Executive Series or to reserve a seat,

contact Iris Pulido at (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3219, or visit www.triton.edu.

AboutTritonCollege

Triton College is one of the

nation’s premier two-year

institutions of higher educa-

tion dedicated to student success. Located 14 miles from downtown

Chicago, in River Grove, the school offers close to 100 degree and

certificate programs at its 100-acre campus that features state-of-the-

art facilities, a comfortable, friendly and diverse atmosphere. More

than 12,000 students enroll at Triton each year to take advantage of

Triton’s small, accessible classes, qualified faculty, affordability and

financial assistance. Triton College is accredited by the Higher

Learning Commission; member, North Central Association.

Visit us on the Web atwww.triton.edu.

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Tours Available – Call Today!(708) 681-0240

Sacred Heart School815 N. 16th Ave.

Melrose Park, IL 60160www.shsmelrosepark.com

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Donations are CurrentlyBeing Accepted for the

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish ArchivesIn January 2012 the Parish of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel announced a historical event: the formation of a long overdue parish archive. The mission increating a parish archive was fourfold:

1) To locate whatever available documents and memorabilia was left by previous generations, with the hope of uncovering outright treasures fromthe past, or usable data to build upon.

2) To evaluate, catalogue, and preserve all that is donated by individual parishioners, by the various parish societies and organizations, by the pub-lic, and by former parishioners that have moved out of town.

3) To facilitate and encourage the documentation of significant parish events of the present, for many of the records created and maintained todaywill become our historical collective memory of tomorrow.

4) To eventually create a permanent historical exhibit for all to enjoy. Due to the fact that there existed no assigned and secure space to serve as a depository to encour-

age the preservation of material documenting the development of our parish, very little remains for usof its early years. Most likely, after the owners of the treasured documents departed, the bulk of theirmaterial was discarded by those that survived them. Let us act today, and keep this unfortunate sce-nario from taking place tomorrow.

The success of our archive depends on how much interest, assistance, suggestions and material ourparishioners are able to provide. And while your participation is critical to the new archive by donatingmaterial that you own, and in seeking material from people that you know, it does not require a lot ofyour time, nor does it require long-term involvement. Convince others that now, for the first time, wecan assure everyone that what they donate to the parish archive will be as safe as it has been in theirown home, and will remain so for generations to come. This is a time of commitment for all of us torecord the history of our parish going back to the arrival of the revered Our Lady of Mount Carmel stat-ue in 1894, the erection of a wooden chapel at 908-910 N. 24th Avenue in 1895, followed by its desig-nation as the official parish church of Melrose Park in May 1903.

Postponing doing something usually results in its demise; therefore you need to react promptly. Youneed to consider the historical value of this initiative and participate with dedication and determination.

How can you help? Examine those forgotten cardboard boxes residing in closets, basements and attics for any type of memorabilia, correspondence,printed material, newspaper articles, old church bulletins, photos, slides, film, videos, old certificates, flyers of past events, etc. Also, seek relevantinformation such as the names and dates of members of the various parish societies and organizations, the names of our pastors and clergy, and thenames of the nuns and priests who actually were born in Melrose Park and graduated from our grammar school. And most importantly, informationrelating to the genealogy of our predecessors who played a pivotal historical and religious role in the history of our parish, such as relatives and fami-lies of the foundress of our church, Emanuela De Stefano; this would be invaluable.

To help, you need to put down on paper what you yourself remember and what you have heard from your parents and older relatives, for in doingso you will honor their memory. Another way of seriously committing to help would be to contact your friends and relatives, including those that havemoved out of town, and who might still be coming back to participate in our yearly Feast. Tell them about our new archive, give them this article andask them if they have anything to donate, such as pictures that captured events in our 1908 church, such as feasts and weddings or items salvagedwhen the church itself was demolished in 1966. Perhaps you can convince them to put in writing details or simple personal stories, recalling whatthey remember or heard of the early Feasts, our nuns, priests and pastors, our churches, rural Melrose Park or what they recall hearing from theirparents and older relatives. Recording verbal information from those older than you might open new windows into forgotten areas. If so requested,the archive can make copies of material that people entrust to us and we can then return the originals to the owner; please do not write on the origi-nals, rather make all notations on a separate piece of paper.

Handwritten contributions need not be in some elegant format, nor do they have to read like a novel; they simply need to be informative and legi-ble. Your story could relate to something quaint or something important. It could describe segments of your personal story growing up and maturingin Melrose Park or recall the early years of our parish that you heard from your grandparents. But this is a task that cannot be done effectively in onesitting.

For those managing and sustaining the archive, their involvement and work has no end. You can help them by looking for dormant material, butalso by providing information obtained through actual personal research, by interacting with others that you know and by offering relevant sugges-tions and information. They are counting on you.

This archive initiative is not a one- or two-person effort. It requires the cooperation and help of others, especially older parishioners who might beable to provide material and information essential in writing our unique story – a story born out of strong ethnic traditions and profound devotion to LaMadonna del Carmine, which has remained undiminished for the past 120 years. The driving force for all of us is the unwavering devotion to theMother of God, a personal tribute to our immigrant ancestors and a desire to lay out a path for the next generation to follow.

The archive is managed by our parishioner, Victor Nicodemo. You can reach Victor at (708) 681-3818. Also, you can mail or hand-deliver docu-ments to the parish rectory in a manila envelope identified as “OLMC Archive;” please include your name, address and phone number. We thank youfor any help that you can provide.

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Rep. Willis and Addison Park District toHost Free Recycling and Paper Shred Day

As part of her continuing efforts to protect the environment and increase consumer protections, state Rep. Kathleen Willis (D-Addison) will be cosponsor-ing a free recycling and paper shredding event with the Addison Park District on Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Community RecreationCenter Parking Lot, located at 120 E. Oak St. in Addison.

“Many people have items that can be recycled but are confused or unaware of where to take them,” said Willis. “I am sponsoring this event for resi-dents to come and take advantage of this opportunity to recycle a wide variety of items including electronics, medical equipment, eye glasses, and otherhousehold items.”

In addition to the recycling aspect of the event, there will also be the opportunity for residents to take advantage of a paper shredding service.Individuals can bring up to five boxes of documents and the documents will be shredded on site. The shredded paper will later be processed to createrecycled paper.

“Shredding sensitive documents is one of the best ways to minimize the risk of identity theft,” said Willis. “This event is aimed at providing people thepeace of mind in knowing their sensitive information will not fall into the wrong hands.”

Kathleen Willis is serving her second term in the Illinois General Assembly as state representative of the 77th District, which includes O’Hare Airportand portions of Addison, Bellwood, Bensenville, Franklin Park, Maywood, Melrose Park, Northlake, Stone Park and Wood Dale.

Willis Hosts Community Meeting to Discuss Education IssuesIn an effort to provide an update about legislation concerning education that has been discussed in Springfield this legislative session and to gather con-stituent feedback, state Rep. Kathleen Willis (D-Addison) hosted a community meeting at her district office with local education professionals from nearbyschool districts.

“Hosting regular community meetings concerning education is one of the best ways I can make sure I am best representing the interests of my con-stituents and local school districts,” Willis said.

Much of the conversation at the meeting concerned the difficult financial situation of the state and how it is impacting area schools. Willis, who serveson the Elementary and Secondary Education Curriculum and Higher Education committees, also provided updates on proposed changes to schoolinstruction policies and programs aimed at preparing young people for college.

“As a former school board member, I know the importance of collaboration amongst elected officials, educators, when tackling the difficult issues facingthe state of public education in our communities, and I encourage anyone who has a particular concern about our school system to share their thoughts,”Willis added.

Willis Joins Push to Bring Overdose Medicine into SchoolsIn an effort to protect children from death due to an opiate overdose, state Rep. Kathleen Willis (D-Addison) has joined a bi-partisan effort in Springfield insponsoring legislation to allow for school nurses to become trained to administer a drug known as Narcan to overdose victims.

“As the heroin epidemic in our communities continues to claim young lives, we need to make sure that we have the tools available to combat this dead-ly drug,” said Willis. “This legislation is a common sense measure to put a tested and effective antidote into the hands of trained personnel who will beable to respond quickly when emergencies arises.”

Currently, school nurses are allowed to administer epi-pens and asthma medication in the case of an emergency. Under proposed legislation, schoolnurses will be allowed to administer the drug Narcan when an overdose occurs and school districts will be allowed to maintain a supply to have on hand.

DuPage County and surrounding communities have seen a dramatic increase in drug use amongst adolescents in recent years. This spike in drug usehas resulted in efforts on behalf of law enforcement, parents, and educators to combat the growing risks. Recently, police departments in DuPage havebegun equipping patrolmen with the Narcan drug. The measure of putting the drug in the hands of police officers is credited by DuPage County with sav-ing 40 lives since November 2013.

In addition to DuPage residents joining together to find solutions to the drug epidemic, the Illinois General Assembly recently formed the bi-partisanCommittee on Substance Abuse, of which Willis is a member. The committee will be tasked with holding hearings and offering recommendations to moremeasures that can be taken to combat the growing threat of drugs.

“I’m eager to get to work to put a stop to the tragic deaths that have been needlessly occurring in our communities,” said Willis. “This legislation is thefirst step in an effort to make sure we have the right resources in place to keep our children safe.”

A Message from Kathleen WillisIllinois State Representative • 77th District

112 N. Wolf Road • Northlake, IL 60164Phone: (708) 562-6970 • Fax: (708) 562-6974 • Web site: www.repwillis77.com

Email: repwillis77@gmail.com • Facebook & Twitter: repwillis77

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Willis Pushes Program to Help Veteran EntrepreneursIn an effort to highlight a program that sets aside state funds and contract opportunities for veterans who are business owners, state Rep. Kathleen Willis(D-Addison) is reminding local veterans how they can apply.

“I want to make sure that veteran-owned businesses are taking advantage of contracting opportunities with state government,” Willis said. “Our servicemen and women have sacrificed so much for our country. It is only fitting that we provide them with the outreach assistance and opportunities theydeserve when they return home.”

Through the Illinois Veterans Business Program, administered by the Illinois Department of Central Management Services, state agencies and universi-ties are encouraged to spend at least 3 percent of their procurement budgets with certified veteran-owned businesses. That equates to over $300 millionin state contracts that are specifically targeted to veteran-owned firms every year.

State contracting covers everything from construction and building repairs, to building maintenance, office supplies, upkeep for state parks, and a vari-ety of other needed services. Eligible businesses include companies with annual gross sales under $75 million that are 51 percent owned by one or morequalified veteran(s) or qualified service-disabled veteran(s) living in Illinois.

Those who qualify to be certified as a veteran-owned business can do so by submitting an application on the Illinois Department of CentralManagement Services website at https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/business/sell2/Pages/VeteranownedBusinesses.aspx. To receive procurement notices viaemail and download postings from the Illinois Procurement Bulletin, business owners are urged visit www.purchase.state.il.us to sign up.

The Illinois Veterans Business Program is an important resource in our efforts to ensure veterans have the tools they need to become successful entre-preneurs after they bravely serve their country,” Willis said. “I am proud to support this program which has helped many veterans in Illinois grow theirbusinesses and create jobs.”

Willis E-Cigarette Ban Passes CommitteeState Rep. Kathleen Willis (D-Addison) recently passed legislation in the House Consumer Protection Committee which would place greater restrictionson the use of electronic cigarettes in schools and other common areas in government buildings throughout Illinois.

“Studies have raised serious question about e-cigarettes and their impact on health,” said Willis. “E-cigarettes are similar to tobacco products andshould be considered as such in Illinois.”

The bill that passed committee is the result of months of negotiations with health advocates and business owners. The measure will place greaterrestrictions on electronic cigarette use by banning the use of the devices on public school property or any state government-owned facility that is open tocommon use. Private offices located in government buildings will be exempt from the new restriction.

Restrictions on indoor e-cigarette use are already in place in Chicago, where the city council passed restrictions in January of last year. According tothe American Nonsmoker’s Rights Foundation, as of Jan. 1, 2015, three states currently have laws restricting e-cigarette use in 100 percent of smoke-free venues. With the passage of Willis’ legislation, Illinois would join North Dakota, New Jersey and Utah with similar laws.

“Allowing the use of e-cigarettes at public schools sends the wrong message to children that these products safe and acceptable,” said Willis. “We wantto send a message that e-cigarettes could pose serious health risks just like any other addictive drug.”

Students, Community Asked to“Quarterback” for Troops

Proviso Public Partnership Asks Community to Donate 25 CentsThe Proviso Public Partnership (PPP) has reached out to local schools, churches, businesses and residents to help donate care packages for ourtroops overseas. The PPP is asking people to donate 25 cents, to be a “quarterback” for our troops.

“The quarterback is a good analogy because we want troops to know we’re in this together, we’re teammates,”said PPP Executive Director Jesse D. Rosas. “We’re asking people, particularly students, to give just 25 cents –a quarter.”

The PPP has joined Operation Care Packages to sponsor care packages for military men and women stationedoverseas. Each package costs $25. The PPP is hoping to raise $1,000 to sponsor 40 care packages.

Operation Care Packages provides two different kinds of care packages. The Toiletry Pack contains toiletriesincluding shaving cream, shampoo, toothpaste and a deck of cards. The Food Pack contains snacks includingcandy, gum, granola, canned goods, nuts and a deck of cards. Each package costs $25 including shipping costs.

“We’d like meet our goal of 40 care packages by Memorial Day,” said PPP President Michael Corrigan. The PPP has asked schools to provide collection containers for students to donate their change. The PPP will be accepting donations so troops

can receive their packages by Memorial Day, May 25. Operation Care Package is a Joliet-based charitable organization founded in 2003 by threewomen, two with brothers and one with a son stationed overseas.

For more information, go to www.operationcarepackages.org, or contact Janet Arrieta at the PPP, (708) 449-5508.

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FranciscanResource Center

Offers Local AssistanceMelrose Park-based Franciscan Resource Center is a nonprofit centerfor persons seeking help in their human needs, such as health,depression, domestic problems, hunger, medical aid, addictions,anger management, substance abuse, clothing and basic humanneeds.

The resource center refers persons to area agencies and follows upon each person’s needs.

For an appointment or further information, please call Sr. Nila or Sr.Jan at (708) 567-5083, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., or sendan e-mail to franciscanresourcecenternfp@gmail.com.

Centro De Recursos Franciscanos, NFPEl Centro de Recursos Franciscanos es un centro sin fines de lucropara personas que buscan ayuda en sus necesidades humanas,como la salud mental depresión immigración, problemas internos,hambre, ayuda, medica, adicciones, control de la ira, abuso de sus-tancias, ropa y necesidades humanas basicas.

Este centro de recursos ayuda a referir a personas, a las agenciasadecuadas y hacen el siguimento para que las personas reciban laayuda necesaria.

Por favor llame a la hermana. Nila o hermana. Jan al (708) 567-5083 para hacer una cita ... Lunes-Viernes 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. ubica-cion en Melrose Park.

Village Hall AnnouncesHoliday Closings

The Melrose Park Village Hall will be closed for the following holi-days: Memorial Day – Monday, May 25, 2015; Independence Day –Friday, July 3, 2015; Labor Day – Monday, Sept. 7, 2015;Columbus Day – Monday, Oct. 12, 2015; Veterans Day –Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015; Thanksgiving Day – Thursday, Nov. 26,2015; Day After Thanksgiving – Friday, Nov. 27, 2015; ChristmasEve (1/2 Day) – Thursday, Dec. 24; Christmas Day – Friday, Dec.25, 2015; and New Year’s Eve (1/2 Day) – Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015.

Residents are asked to make note of the dates listed.For more information, call the Village Hall at (708) 343-4000.

Public Notice RegardingScheduled Board Meetings

Take notice that the village of Melrose Park, Cook County, Ill., willconduct the regular scheduled meetings of the president and theboard of trustees on the second and fourth Mondays of each calen-dar month, unless otherwise noted, at 6 p.m. at the Village BoardMeeting Room located on the first floor of the Melrose Park PoliceDepartment, 1 N. Broadway Ave., Melrose Park.

The remaining schedule for calendar year 2015 is: April 24; May11 and Tuesday, May 26; June 8 and 22; July 13 and 27; Aug. 11 and25; Sept. 14 and 28; Tuesday, Oct. 13 and Oct. 26; Nov. 9 and 23;and Dec. 14 and 28.

For more information, call (708) 343-4000.

Family and Friends...We are assisting the Epigmenio Barajas family. Last year, he was diag-nosed with Leukemia. Epigmenio was a resident of Melrose Park. He wasemployed by a local business and that business moved West. After themove, he and many of his coworkers were let go (laid off) from his place ofemployment. He spent several months in the hospital. On Feb. 26, he losthis battle. As the family is coping with the loss of a loved one, we are show-ing support for his wife and three sons. Two of the sons are currentlyenrolled at Stevenson Elementary School and the other at ProvisoMathematics and Science Academy.

Hope to see you on May 9 and feel free to show support by placing infor-mation on your social networks.

Thank you and take care.

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Local Lady Competes for the Miss Teen Chicago TitleAmanda Alvarado of Melrose Park was recently selected to participate in the 2015 Miss Teen Chicago pageant competitionthat will take place on Sunday, April 19.

Alvarado learned of her acceptance into this year’s competition when the pageant announced their selections followinginterviewing in the local Chicago area.

Amanda shipped an application and took part in an interview session that was conducted by this year’s Chicago Pageantcoordinator.

Alvarado will be competing for her share of thousands of dollars in prizes and specialty gifts that will be distributed to con-testants. She’ll be competing in the Miss Teen Division, one of four divisions that will have young ladies of 7 through 19competing in modeling routines, which include casual wear and formal wear. Most important, Amanda will display her per-sonality and interviewing skills while interviewing with this year’s Chicago judging panel. Personality is the number oneaspect that each contestant is judged on during all phases of the competition.

If Amanda were to win the title of Miss Teen Chicago, she would represent Chicago and the surrounding communities atthe national competition that will take place in Orlando, Fla.

Over $30,000 in prizes and awards will be presented at the national competition while each winner enjoys this expensepaid trip of five nights and six days.

Community businesses, organizations and private individuals will assist Amanda in participating in this year’s competitionby becoming an official sponsor to her. Through sponsorships, each contestant receives all the necessary training,rehearsals and financial support which will allow Alvarado to become a very confident and well-prepared contestant in thisyear’s Chicago Pageant.

Any business, organization or private individual who may be interested in becoming a sponsor to Amanda may contact the Miss Teen Chicago Pageantcoordinator at 1-(877)-403-6678.

Amanda Alvarado

Melrose Park Village Attorney Del GaldoSuper Lawyers Magazine “Super Lawyer”

Michael Del Galdo is the founding attorney of Del Galdo Law Group, LLC, a law firm consisting of 20 attorneys, serving primarily public and private sectorclients in the governmental and public sector practice area. Mr. Del Galdo is appointed as general and special counsel to some ofthe largest units of local government in the state of Illinois.

In 2015, Mr. Del Galdo was one of only 12 lawyers in the state of Illinois selected as a "Super Lawyer" in the practice area ofstate, local and municipal government. Mr. Del Galdo was also recognized by Illinois Super Lawyers as a "Rising Star" in 2010,2011, 2012 and 2013. The recognition as a "Super Lawyer" and "Rising Star" in the field of law is the result of a detailed andcomprehensive selection process by Super Lawyers Magazine, which includes evaluation of 12 indicators of peer recognition andprofessional achievement.

Mr. Del Galdo's work primarily includes counseling both governmental and private companies in governmental matters, includ-ing, but not limited to, zoning, tax increment financing, economic development, land use, permitting, government relations and liti-gation.

Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree ofpeer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peerevaluations.

Super Lawyers Magazine features the list and profiles of selected attorneys and is distributed to attorneys in the state or regionand the ABA-accredited law school libraries. Super Lawyers is also published as a special section in leading city and regional magazines across thecountry.

In the United States, Super Lawyers Magazine is published in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., reaching more than 13 million readers.In 2013, Super Lawyers spread into England. For more information, visit Super Lawyers UK.

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Ovarian Cancer:Subtle and Elusive

Hai Solomon, M.D., F.A.C.O.G./Gloria Kroc, R.N., M.L.I.S.A diagnosis of any cancer is the start of many changes, expectations and fears

in a person's life. A diagnosis of ovarian cancer may also be more of a shock to

a woman. While a woman may be vigilant about having regular mammograms,

pap smears, immunizations, and although she may make healthy lifestyle choic-

es, early ovarian cancer is difficult to detect. The two almond-sized ovaries are

located deep within the pelvis and cancers that start here may grow without pro-

ducing noticeable symptoms in the early stages. As the disease advances,

signs and symptoms may still be vague and inconsistent. These could include

weight loss, abdominal bloating or discomfort and changes in bowel or bladder

habits. These complaints are easily overlooked or attributed to other more com-

mon bodily changes.

It is not clear what causes ovarian cancer. It can occur at any age but more

often in women between 50 and 60. Long-term use of estrogens, having had

fertility treatment, never having been pregnant, smoking or having had poly-cys-

tic ovary disease are factors that are thought to increase the risk. Women who

have had breast cancer or who have family members who had breast cancer

have a greater risk of developing ovarian cancer. A small percentage of ovarian

cancer is caused by an inherited gene mutation. These are the mutations con-

nected with breast cancer, known as BRCA1 and BRCA2. Women diagnosed

with these mutations have a greater risk of both breast and ovarian cancer.

However, it is important to realize that most of the women diagnosed with

breast or ovarian cancer do not carry this gene mutation. Their disease is not

due to the known genetic mutation.

As with all cancers, early detection is the key to successful treatment. It is

beneficial for a woman to be in tune with the changes in her body, so she can

bring them to the attention of her health care provider. A trusting relationship will

make it easier to communicate concerns. The physician will want to know about

family history, particularly any cancers in relatives. It is important to know when

symptoms started as well as exactly what they are. Writing these things down

before the office visit will insure accuracy and save time. The doctor will do a

pelvic exam and press on the abdomen to feel for the uterus and ovaries.

Imaging tests, such as ultrasound or CT scans may be recommended as well

as the specific blood tests, CA 125 or OVA1. A biopsy may be indicated for sus-

pected ovarian cancer and if this is positive, the treatment is surgery to remove

as much as possible, followed by chemotherapy and sometimes radiation.

Research into ways to diagnose and treat ovarian cancer is ongoing.

Presently, the best advice is for a woman to be aware of changes in her body,

have regular examinations and be comfortable and willing to have frequent hon-

est dialogues with her health care provider.

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Melrose Park is Looking forResidents Currently Serving

in the MilitaryAttention Residents

The village of Melrose Park would like to know ifany of our residents are serving in the military.

If so, please contact Peggy DiFaziovia e-mail – peg@melrosepark.org or

phone – (708) 343-4000, Ext. 4448.

AnnualSilver Creek Clean Up

Set for May 2Volunteers Needed

Please join us at our Annual Silver Creek CleanUp on Saturday, May 2, 2015. Volunteers areasked to meet behind the Winston Park Plaza onNinth Avenue directly north of the creek at 9 a.m.to sign in, select a location to begin cleanup andpickup instructions. Volunteers will receive glovesand bags. We will also have refreshments tobegin your morning. All cleanup activities will endat 11:30 a.m. when we will celebrate with a lun-cheon under the concession stand shelter atBulger Park, 17th and Hirsch Street, MelrosePark. Our rain date is on Saturday, May 9, 2015.Please call (708) 450-0555 after hours or onSaturday morning if the weather looks question-able.

We look forward to seeing you.Your ongoing commitment to preserving Silver Creek

will continue to strengthen and enhance our community.

LET’S TALK: The Stigma of Mental Illness

in Our SocietyOne in four adults, approximately 61.5 million Americans, experiencesmental illness in a given year. About 13.6 million people live with a seriousmental illness such as schizophrenia, major depression or bipolar disorderin America, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).And still, two-thirds of individuals with mental illnesses go without treatmentin Illinois, even with one in five Illinois residents experiencing a diagnosablemental disorder every year.

This is due, in large part, to a person’s inability to access care and to thestigma surrounding mental illness that may keep them from seeking ser-vices, according to the Illinois Dept. of Human Services.

All this despite the fact that success rates for mental health treatment arecomparable to those for physical health disorders, such as heart diseaseand diabetes. And from a financial standpoint, for every $1 spent on mentalhealth services, $5 is saved in overall healthcare costs.

In response to this worryingly stark reality our communities are facing,representatives from the local mental health community – including ProvisoTownship Mental Health Commission (PTMHC), Riveredge Hospital, OakPark Township Mental Health Board, NAMI and Pillars – can answer ques-tions and discuss concerns anyone might have about mental health, suchas: What resources are available and where to find them? How can I gethelp for myself or a loved one? Who can I talk to in a safe, comfortableenvironment?

Creating a safe and friendly environment for anyone to learn about men-tal health will provide our community with a special opportunity that sadly isnot as common as it should be,” said Senator Kimberly Lightford (D-Maywood). “Improving each citizen’s understanding of mental healthimproves the overall well-being of our state.”

Organizations previously mentioned, along with Illinois State SenateAssistant Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford and the Glen Ellyn AreaAlumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., seek to provide com-munities with the resources, education and empowerment needed to com-bat the stigma associated with mental illness.

“Riveredge is proud to be a part of this,” said Riveredge CEO CareyCarlock. “We fervently believe in treatment and recovery. Both healing andhope are possible, and occur every day. We are honored to be amongsuch esteemed organizations, and grateful to Sen. Lightford for bringing ustogether to talk openly about mental health.”

“I want to thank Sen. Lightford and all parties involved,” said PTMHCExecutive Director Jesse D. Rosas. “I think working together will let usreach more people who need help. Mental illness is treatable, people canand do recover."

“There’s no health without mental health,” said Lisa DeVivo, executivedirector of the Oak Park Township Mental Health Board. “If you aren’t men-tally fit, your physical health is irrelevant. You would talk to a friend or aprofessional about an illness in any other part of your body and your brainis no exception. Diabetes doesn’t cure itself, and neither does mental ill-ness. Find support today.”

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Tips for Identifying and Treating Ear Problems in BabiesChronic Infections Could Impede Growth Milestones, Says Loyola Otolaryngologist

Earaches in babies are not uncommon. But a baby’s inability to communicate symptoms can leave most parents feeling helpless. According to theAmerican Academy of Pediatrics, three-fourths of babies will get at least one ear infection before the age of 1.

“If your baby gets three ear infections in six months or four in one year, it may be time to consider ear tubes,” says Andrew Hotaling, MD, FACS, FAAP,pediatric otolaryngologist at Loyola University Health System. “It is unusual for chronic earaches to lead to temporary hearing loss or even deafness butother health maladies can occur.” Otolaryngology is the study of the ear, nose and throat (ENT).

It is also important to be aware of the frequency and severity of ear infections to prevent speech delay.“Hearing disorders can lead to impediments in speech development and other growth milestones,” says Dr. Hotaling. “The ear infections are usually

located in the middle ear.”Dr. Hotaling offers these indications that your little one may have ear problems: fever – irritability – poor sleep – pulling or tugging at ears.“Teething pain can also hit trigger points in the ears, causing confusion as to the health problem,” says Dr. Hotaling, a professor at Loyola University

Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. “Excessive drooling, swollen gums and excessive mouthing of objects can indicate a new tooth is coming in.”Pediatricians are usually the first medical practitioners to look at ears for inflammation, middle ear fluid or if the ear-drum doesn’t move well. Causes for

ear infections include several different types of bacteria and viruses. “Certain areas in the U.S., including the Chicago area where Loyola is located, areseeing an outbreak of pediatric respiratory syncytial virus (RSV),” says Dr. Hotaling who has practiced for more than 30 years. “While RSV causes cold-like symptoms, it does not result in ear infections.”

Dr. Hotaling recommends ear infections be treated with antibiotics in very young children.“Antibiotics should only be prescribed if the ear infection cannot be cleared without them,” he says. “Incorrectly administering antibiotics can cause fur-

ther harm.” Dr. Hotaling prefers not to prescribe antibiotics to older children to avoid building up a potential overexposure which can result in unrespon-siveness as a medication over time.

Anti-inflammatory pediatric versions of acetaminophen and ibuprofen can be administered at home to provide relief. Applied heat to the outer ear, usinga warm, not hot, wash cloth compress or brief use of a warm, not hot, heating pad or water bottle, can also provide comfort.

“When a baby or child has chronic ear infections that do not go away, putting in tubes is usually an appropriate treatment,” says Dr. Hotaling. “It is acommon outpatient procedure, requiring anesthesia and takes less than 15 minutes. The child goes home in less than an hour.”

Tubes are placed in the ear to offer ventilation to prevent fluid build-up and allow for drainage and ventilation. Tubes are usually used short-term, lastsix months to a year, and usually fall out on their own. Longer-term tubes also are used and removed when appropriate by an otolaryngologist.

Loyola’s ENT physicians treat children and adults with disturbances in hearing, balance, smell and taste; allergies; head and neck injuries; cancer of thehead and neck; voice and swallowing disorders, and sleep disorders. The department has a reputation for achieving excellent results in endoscopic sinussurgery. Other surgical treatments performed include nasal surgery, skull-base surgery and reconstructive surgery of the head and neck as well asimplantation of hearing devices for the middle ear and cochlear implants.

A full spectrum of otolaryngology services is available at Loyola University Medical Center and the Loyola Outpatient Center in Maywood. Services alsoare offered at Loyola Center for Health locations at Burr Ridge, Homer Glen, Oakbrook Terrace, Wheaton and Woodridge.

Does Your Baby Have a Stuffy Nose?Loyola Otolaryngologist Offers Health Tips

A congested nose can be a common occurrence in babies and children but what is appropriate treatment?“Babies can’t blow their nose so caregivers can feel helpless in offering relief,” says Andrew Hotaling, MD, FACS, FAAP, pediatric otolaryngologist at

Loyola University Medical Center. “Breathing is essential to baby’s health and stuffy noses can indicate something more serious.” Otolaryngologists arephysicians and surgeons who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the ears, nose and throat (ENT).

Chronic congestion in babies is not uncommon. “Babies and young children typically get six to eight upper respiratory illnesses per year,” says Dr.Hotaling, a professor at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. “Those in day care or those with older siblings are especially vulnerable toillness due to constant exposure to other children.”

Tips from Dr. Hotaling for treating a stuffy nose include:• Use a cool air humidifier in baby’s room. “Humidifiers add moisture to the air to make breathing easier. Make sure you properly clean the humidifier

regularly so you are not blowing mold or mildew into the air, which can further cause illness. You may need to open the door so the room does notget too steamy.”

• In addition to a bulb syringe, try saline solution. “Most babies are sent home from the hospital with a care package that includes a bulb syringe usedto clear matter from baby’s nose. A few drops of saline solution will also often loosen and clear congestion.”

• Check for blockage. “Toddlers can sometimes put foreign objects in their nose. Check if the liquid is coming out of just one nostril. The precipitationmay be colored or foul-smelling.”

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• Keep baby hydrated. “The baby is losing moisture from the congestion. Make sure you are giving lots of appropriate liquids.”• Go to your doctor. “If baby has a fever, or if congestion lasts longer than two weeks, see your pediatrician or family doctor. Also see the doctor if the

baby refuses to eat or drink or experiences difficulty with swallowing.”• Is baby coughing? “Chronic coughing, usually like a hacking sound or a barking seal, can mean something more serious and the child needs to be

seen by a physician for proper care.”• Check for chronic snoring. “If babies or young children regularly snore loudly, it could be a sign of adenoidal enlargement. Again, take the baby or

child to the doctor. An otolaryngologist may be recommended for further diagnosis and treatment.”• Avoid exposing baby to smoke. “Many parents who are smokers will say that they do not smoke around the baby but smoke can be trapped in their

clothes or permeate from other rooms irritating baby’s sensitive system.”The good news is that certain illnesses can help build the immune system. “Studies have shown that babies and young children who are exposed to

germs and certain viruses build up healthy immunities that protect them later in life,” says Dr. Hotaling. “But not knowing what is harmless versus harmfulcan worry parents.”

What to Eat for Good Eye HealthFrom a Loyola Ophthalmologist

You may remember your mother telling you to eat your carrots – they are good for your eyes. Well, she was right. “Carrots are actually just one of the many foods, and supplements that contribute to good eye health,” says James McDonnell, MD, pediatric ophthal-

mologist, Loyola University Health System. “In some cases, eyesight can actually be improved depending on what you eat.”Eating a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables is of particular importance. “Make a colorful plate, especially with greens, blues and reds,” says Dr.

McDonnell, who has practiced ophthalmology for more than 20 years. “Certain foods have distinct benefits for the eyes in addition to overall health includ-ing many of the trendy superfoods such as kale, broccoli and sweet potatoes.”

Dr. McDonnell recommends the following foods and supplements for healthy vision.• Astaxanthin – “This supernutrient protects eyes from developing cataracts, macular degeneration and blindness. Seaweed and wild, rather than

farmed salmon, are excellent choices high in astaxanthin. It also aids in so many aspects of wellness that astaxanthin is my top recommendation forincorporation into your diet,” says Dr. McDonnell.

• Omega–3 – “Prevention against age-related macular degeneration is the top benefit. Studies show that individuals who ate oily fish such as tuna, sar-dines, herring and salmon at least once a week were 50 percent less likely to develop neovascular “wet” macular degeneration that those who ate fishless than once per week. Omega–3, a fatty acid found in chia and flax seeds, also helps prevent dry eye. Infants fed Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)-supplemented formula had significantly better visual acuity at 2 and 4 months of age compared with similar infants who did not have supplementedformula. DHA is just one of the many Omega-3-acids,” he said.

• Anthocyanins – “Blueberries, bilberries and especially black currants contain high amounts of anthocyanins and help to maintain the health of thecornea and blood vessels in every part of the eye. They also help reduce the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration as well as decrease inflam-matory eye disease and diabetic retinopathy,” says Dr. McDonnell. “Bilberries also were used to improve the night vision of American pilots duringWorld War II and provide 50 times the antioxidant power of vitamin E and 10 times that of vitamin C.”

• Vitamin D – “Safe sun exposure, fish oils, fatty fish and to a lesser extend beef liver, cheese, egg yolks and certain mushrooms contain this masterhormone which acts on more than 4000 genes. Vitamin D3 supplementation has been shown to help prevent age-related macular degeneration,reduce retinal inflammation and actually improve vision,” he said.

• Zeaxanthin – “This will help decrease the risk of age-related macular degeneration,” says Dr. McDonnell. “Eating dark, green leafy vegetables such as kale,broccoli and collards, and raw spinach and romaine lettuce. Lightly cooking these vegetables increases your body’s ability to absorb these nutrients.”

• Bioflavonoids – “Studies show that cataracts and macular degeneration may be prevented through the consumption of tea, red wine, citrus fruits andcherries,” says Dr. McDonnell.

• Beta-carotene – “Beta-carotene protects against night blindness and dry eyes,” says Dr. McDonnell. “Good food sources are carrots, sweet potatoes,spinach, kale and butternut squash.”

• Lutein – “The best source is from organic eggs laid by pastured organic hens,” he says. “You can also take supplements made from marigold flowers.”Dr. McDonnell is a professor and director of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Ocular Realignment at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of

Medicine. He treats children and adults at the Loyola Maywood and Oakbrook Terrace campuses. The Department of Ophthalmology offers a complete range of comprehensive and subspecialty eye care. All Loyola ophthalmology physicians are

board certified with subspecialty fellowship training. Together with Loyola optometrists, the ophthalmologists offer comprehensive diagnostic services andpersonalized treatment for adults and children. As a tertiary care facility, the ophthalmology department uses the most current, state-of-the-art equipmentand procedures. Loyola’s ophthalmology team also has a long history of international service, providing free eye care to some of the world’s most under-served communities.

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Westlake HospitalAnnounces April 2015Wellness and HealthEducation Programs

Senior Assistance Program “Help! These forms are driving me crazy!” Whether you need informationabout local, state and national resources important to older adults and theirfamilies or you need to talk to someone about personal safety concernsand problems, help is available from the professional staff of Solutions forCare. Staff members can also assist with questions regarding Medicareand recent changes to Medicare benefits. Call to reserve a consultationtime. Admission is free of charge.

Wednesday, April 22 • 8:30-11 a.m.Westlake Senior Center • Professional Office Building-1st Floor

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Reserve your spot today! Call (866) 938-7256 to register.

Healthy Aging and ResearchThis program will provide information about healthy aging. You will alsolearn about Alzheimer’s Disease and its effect on the aging process. Learnabout opportunities to join the efforts to advance research on the agingprocess and Alzheimer’s Disease. Join Yadira Montoya from RushAlzheimer’s Disease Center, a nonprofit research center that works to helpfind ways to diagnose, treat and even prevent Alzheimer’s Disease.Admission is free of charge.

Thursday, April 23 • 11 a.m.-NoonWestlake Senior Center

1111 W. Superior St. • Melrose Park

Just One DrinkApril is Alcohol Awareness Month. Join Jesus Tejeda from HealthcareAlternative Systems (H.A.S.) for this informative presentation on the con-sumption of alcohol. The program will provide basic alcohol education-factsand figures. You will also learn about the signs and symptoms of alcoholdependency and alcohol abuse. Treatment options for those that may besuffering from alcohol dependency or abuse will be discussed. Admission isfree of charge.

Tuesday, April 28 • 11 a.m.-NoonWestlake Senior Center

1111 W. Superior St. • Melrose ParkRegistration is requested! Call (866) 938-7256 for details.

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Melrose Park –Construction Has Begun

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Obituaries

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BarajasEpigmenio R. Barajas, age 63, of Melrose Park, passed away Feb. 26, 2015. Beloved hus-band of Josefina; loving father of Anthony Barajas, Aaron Michael (Andrea) Barajas, DianaBarajas, Edgardo Barajas, Alexander Barajas and Ivan Barajas; cherished grandfather ofAngie, A.J. and Jerry; dear brother of five brothers and five sisters. Arrangements byBormann Funeral Home. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery.

CaliendoMary C. Caliendo, nee Zanoni. Dearly beloved wife of Philip; loving mother of Marilyn (Bob)Jewell and Ralph (Heather) Caliendo; cherished grandmother of Melissa, Tara, Christina andCara; great-grandmother of four; dear sister, aunt and friend of many. Arrangements byCarbonara Funeral Home. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery.

CastroJose Castro, age 68, of Melrose Park, passed away Feb. 15, 2015. Beloved father of RayCastro, Joey Castro, Maira Castro Padilla and Jessica Castro; cherished grandfather ofMimi, Kiko, Jelissa, Casandra and Selena; great-grandfather of Autumn; fond brother of sixsisters, Carmen, Ada, Margarita, Dolores, Gladys, Nandie and one brother, Benny Castro;uncle to many nieces and nephews who loved him dearly; dear friend of Maria. He will begreatly missed. Arrangements by Bormann Funeral Home.

CocoJosephine E. Coco, nee Perfetto. Dearly beloved wife of Anthony; loving mother of Anthony(Rachel), Michael (Marion), Marianna Woosley and Stephen (Teresa) Coco; cherishedgrandmother of Elizabeth, Gabrielle, Samantha, Danielle, Brittney, Ashley and Ryan; dearsister of Carolyn Perry, Antoinette Perfetto and the late Jacqueline Tinebra; fond aunt andfriend of many. Arrangements by Carbonara Funeral Home. Interment private. Member ofRiver Grove LOOM, Gladstone Post 777 Ladies Auxiliary and Sacred Heart Women's Club.

CortesPablo Cortes, age 72, of Melrose Park, passed away Feb. 2, 2015. Beloved brother ofRicarda, Juana, Evangleina, Ana Maria, Teresa, Amelia, Yolanda, Elvia, Carolina andElizabeth; loving uncle to Julia Sanchez Duffy and many nieces and nephews.Arrangements by Bormann Funeral Home. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery.

De RoseVincent De Rose, age 92, of Melrose Park. Passed away peacefully at his home on Feb. 13.Beloved husband of the late Anita; dear father of Mary Alice (Timothy) Lambert and James(Maureen) DeRose; loving grandfather of Christopher (Katie) Lambert, Patrick Lambert,Dominic DeRose and Julia DeRose; cherished great-grandfather of Hannah and Amelia;fond brother of Josephine Owen. WWII veteran, Lt. U.S. Navy Pacific Theater. Formerowner of Castle Woodworking Co. in Melrose Park, Castle Crest Homes in Waukegan andD. L. Amici Co. in Melrose Park. Former board member of Westlake Community Hospitaland Melrose Park National Bank. Arrangements by Bormann Funeral Home. EntombmentChrist the King Mausoleum, Queen of Heaven Cemetery.

DonatiChristine M. Donati, nee Saletta. Loving mother of Joseph (Angel) and the late Karen Donati(Ric Neeley) and the late Anthony; cherished nani of Joseph, Anthony and Santino; dear sis-ter of the late Louis Saletta; fond aunt, cousin and friend of many. Arrangements byCarbonara Funeral Home. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery.

FunkeyLorraine Funkey, nee Principato. Dearly beloved wife of the late Corwin "Coke"; loving moth-er of Corey (Mary Ann) and Linda (Allen) Shander; cherished grandmother of Amanda(Doug), Christopher, Allen (Tammy) Shander, Brian Shander, Matthew (Julie) Shander; lov-ing great-grandmother of Madison and Michael; dear sister of Nathan (Kay) Principato,Joseph (Mary) Principato, and the late Dolly, late Norma, late Jim, and the late Ann; lovingaunt, cousin and friend of many. Arrangements by Carbonara Funeral Home.

GazzanoSebastiano Gazzano. Loving father of Fina Gundlach, Rosario (Jill), Angelo (Dawn) and thelate Nicky; beloved son of the late Rosario and Onofria; cherished grandfather of Rosie,Robert, Matt, Taylor, Tanner and Alyssa; great-grandfather of Nicole; dear brother of Nicolo(Francesca), Margarita (Giuseppe) Mulle' and the late Calogero (Isabella) and Giuseppe(Krystina) Gazzano; fond uncle and friend of many. Arrangements by Carbonara FuneralHome. Entombment Queen of Heaven Mausoleum.

GiglioTheresa R. Giglio, nee Di Orio. Dearly beloved wife of Frank; loving mother of Tony (Cory),Rosemarie (Michael) O'Rouke, Frank (Anna) Giglio; cherished grandmother of Natalie,Rosanna, Mara, Luciano and Valentino; dear sister of Rosanna (Chris) Basil; fond sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend of many. Her kindness touched so many lives. Arrangements byCarbonara Funeral Home. Interment Queen of Heaven.

GrimleyAnn Catherine Grimley, age 86, of Melrose Park, passed away Feb. 4, 2015, of naturalcauses. Beloved wife of the late John P. Grimley; dear mother of the late Mary Ann Grimley;cherished grandmother of Tiffany Nicholas, Crystal Cannan and Robert Cannan; fond great-grandmother of Patrick Nicholas. Ann was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend tomany, and she will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Private family services were han-dled by Bormann Funeral Home.

Islas-HernandezJesus Islas-Hernandez, age 36, of Melrose Park, passed away Feb. 16, 2015. Beloved hus-band of Graciela; loving father of Miguel, Cesar and Evelyn; dear son of J. Jesus Hernandezand Indelisa Islas. Arrangements by Bormann Funeral Home. Funeral Mass and burial werein San Felipe Atotonilco, Jalisco, Mexico.

MaricondaLuca R. Mariconda, founder and CEO of Joseph Nicholas Construction. Dearly belovedfather of Joseph (Melissa), Gina and Alyssa; beloved son of Bella and the late GiuseppeMariconda; cherished papa of Sophia Ellen; loving brother of Marisa Raymond (fiancee'Isaac Bazbaz) and Rosa Barnes; dearest boyfriend of Patrese Parpet; fond uncle, cousinand friend of many. Arrangements by Carbonara Funeral Home. Entombment Queen ofHeaven Mausoleum.

McKinneyRobert A. McKinney. Veteran of the US Army. Dearly beloved husband of Laura (neeLebarre); loving father of Jacquelyn (Patrick) Lynch and Robert (Natalie) McKinney Jr.;beloved son of Blondina and the late Robert McKinney; cherished papa of Lauren andWilliam Robert Gus Lynch, Milania Adair, and Declan McKinney; dear son-in-law of Gus andJackie Lebarre; dear brother of Carol Ann Cuculich and Richard McKinney; fond brother-in-law of Michael (Mary Ann) and Joseph (Mary Rita) Lebarre; dear uncle and friend of many.Arrangements by Carbonara Funeral Home. Interment private.

PanicolaJosephine M. Panicola, nee Tedescki. Dearly beloved wife of the late John; loving mother ofRosanne (Sam) Cannici, Suzanne (John) Comitz, Joanne (Frank) Pope and the late John V.Panicola; cherished grandmother of 13; cherished great-grandmother of 22; dear sister, auntand friend of many. Arrangements by Carbonara Funeral Home. Interment Queen of HeavenCemetery.

PopeCarmella E. Pope, nee Spata, oldest hairdresser in Melrose Park. Dearly beloved wife of thelate Frank Sr.; loving mother of Frank J. (Joanne) and Mary Ann (Chris) Battaglia; cherishedgrandmother of Jeanna (Frank) Bifero, Frank John Pope and Tiffany Tiano; great-grand-mother of four; dear sister, aunt and friend of many. Past president of the Melrose ParkHistorical Society. Arrangements by Carbonara Funeral Home. Interment OakridgeCemetery.

SpringerFrances Marie Springer, age 94, of Melrose Park. Passed away peacefully surrounded byher loved ones on Feb. 20. Beloved wife of the late Victor; loving mother of Cheryl Lucchesiand Joseph Springer; cherished grandmother of Michael Lucchesi and Nicole (Jeff) Hobbs;fond great-grandmother of Grace and Benjamin. Also survived by many nieces andnephews. Frances enjoyed the time she spent with family and friends. Lifelong ChicagoBears and Chicago Blackhawks fan. Devoted volunteer at Sacred Heart Church in MelrosePark. Arrangements by Bormann Funeral Home. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery.

WagenerRose Wagener. Loving mother of Rosemary (Joe) Newman and the late Marie Hernandez;cherished grandmother of Patricia, Shannon, Megan, Robert and the late Michael; great-grandmother of two; dear sister of Josephine (Lyle) Spratt, Catherine (the late Paul) Cokinis,Joseph (Anita) Annoreno and the late Vincent (Henrietta) Annoreno, late Mary and FredVitale, late Laura Annoreno, late Lena and Bob Sumeracki. Arrangements by CarbonaraFuneral Home. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery.

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